Hugs All Around
This printable shows Elmo spreading kindness through a comforting hug.
Showing kindness can be as simple as giving a big hug! Read this story with your child before bed, in the morning during breakfast, or on the go. Especially during rough moments, a reminder of love and warmth can keep kids smiling. As you’re reading, you might ask the following questions:
- How did Elmo’s hug make Zoe and Alan feel?
- How did Elmo feel when he got a hug from Mommy and Daddy?
- Who do you know that gives good hugs?
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
